[e-drive][WORKSHOP DIGEST FOR WEEK OF MARCH 7]

[Chris Blanchenot]

Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or
association listed in the e-drive notice below.


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WORKSHOP DIGEST FOR WEEK OF MARCH 7
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1. THE SHAKESPEARE CENTRE - VANCOUVER
2. PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND CONSERVATORY - P.E.I.



1. THE SHAKESPEARE CENTRE - VANCOUVER
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ONGOING PROFESSIONAL TRAINING IN SHAKESPEAREAN TEXT AND SCENE STUDY

This course will demystify certain aspects of Shakespeare that tend to
intimidate actors, such as:

-	the antiquated language
-	the rhythm
-	the long soliloquies and speeches
-	the historical context of relationships
-	differentiating between the epic, the comic and the everyday
-	unearthing the hidden patterns that provide clues to finding
your character
-	bridging the gap between the character's truth and your truth
-	the use of passion versus detachment
-	discovering the path towards relating Shakespeare to
contemporary experience, resulting in audience accessibility

THE INSTRUCTORS

Denyse Wilson, a graduate of Studio 58, has taught Shakespearean
technique at Bard on the Beach's Young Shakespearean Training Program
and consistently inspires her students to new levels of ability in
communicating the Bard's magic.  Her passion for Shakespeare is born
from experience. Besides nine seasons at Bard on the Beach playing such
roles as Rosalind, Hermia, Viola, Bianca, Ophelia, Cordelia, Portia,
Hermione, Isabella, and Cleopatra, Denyse also played Juliet and Viola
for Carousel Theatre, Ophelia for Theatre Calgary, Desdemona for The
Atlantic Theatre Festival, and Venus for Savage God.

Scott Bellis, also a graduate of Studio 58, has been a Vancouver-based
actor for 17 years and has worked with almost every acting company in
town, however the mainstay of his career has been rooted in Shakespeare.
He was a founding company member at Bard on the Beach in 1990 and has
appeared in eleven of the festival's fifteen seasons; major roles there
include Petruchio, Hamlet, Puck, Caliban, MacDuff and Henry V. He has
also performed Shakespeare for Carousel Theatre, Tamahnous, and the
Globe in Regina. His work as an actor has been nominated for ten Jessie
Richardson awards, five of which were for Shakespearean roles. Scott's
teaching experience includes adult Scene Study classes at Carousel
Theatre School, Shakespeare Studies at the International Bacchalaureate
program at Churchill Secondary school and private coaching in Classical
Text. 

WHO: EXPERIENCED ACTORS ONLY PLEASE - APPLICATIONS DUE BY MAY 25 FOR
JUNE SESSION AND SUBJECT TO INSTRUCTOR APPROVAL - 10 STUDENTS MAX PER
CLASS.
WHAT: TWO CLASSES AVAILABLE - BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE (Denyse Wilson -
Instructor) AND ADVANCED (Scott Bellis - Instructor)
WHEN: MONDAYS (ADVANCED) JUNE 7, 14, 21, 28 AND THURSDAYS
(BEG/INTERMEDIATE) JUNE 3, 10, 17, 24, 31. 7 - 11 PM
WHERE: 138 EAST CORDOVA/JUST WEST OF MAIN
HOW MUCH: - $250/MO - EQUITY/ACTRA/UBCP $200/MO 

NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT OF $125 DUE UPON ACCEPTANCE INTO CLASS IN ORDER
TO HOLD SPACE - REMAINING BALANCE DUE FIRST NIGHT OF CLASS. 

IN THE EVENT THAT A PARTICIPANT MUST CANCEL, DEPOSIT CAN BE APPLIED TO A
FUTURE CLASS. 

CONTACT JO BATES AT 604-739-7829 OR jobates at excite.com  FOR ENROLMENT
INFORMATION.
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2. PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND CONSERVATORY - P.E.I.
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20% DISCOUNT TO EQUITY MEMBERS TO ATTEND UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY IN
PERFORMING ARTS TRAINING IN PEI JULY 19 TO AUGUST 14, 2004

Artistic Director Duncan McIntosh is joined this summer by David French,
Megan Follows, Susan Hammond, Boko Suzuki, Mimi Mekler, Ron
Cameron-Lewis, Kent Stetson, Stephen Heatley, Ron Irving and others in
offering professional performing arts training in a unique and inspiring
setting. Week-long workshops will be held from July 19 to August 14 in
heritage buildings across rural PEI and on the campus of the University
of Prince Edward Island. Class size is strictly limited to 8 - 10
participants and early application is recommended.

The Prince Edward Island Conservatory provides intense, high-quality,
professional training for student, amateur and professional performing
artists by acclaimed working artists dedicated to raising the standard
of performing arts practice. This conservatory is designed to foster
cross-disciplinary discussion among artists and patrons of art. The PEI
Conservatory takes place on, and takes inspiration from, the nature,
history and community of Prince Edward Island. It was created in
association with the University of Prince Edward.

Visit the Prince Edward Island Conservatory's website,
http://www.peiconservatory.com. For further information about the
Conservatory or to find out how to apply, visit the website, call
Executive Producer Laurie Murphy at: 
(902) 892-6464 or send an email to: 
apply at peiconservatory.com.

20% DISCOUNT TO EQUITY MEMBERS TO ATTEND UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY IN
PERFORMING ARTS TRAINING IN PEI JULY 19 TO AUGUST 14, 2004

A one-week workshop costs $1000 (plus GST). 
Equity cost $800
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Canadian Actors' Equity Association
44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor
Toronto, ON M5C 3C4